Chantal Biya

Cameroon
Yaoundé plays for time over the opening of a Ukrainian embassy

Officially announced in 2024, the plan to establish a permanent Ukrainian diplomatic representation in Cameroon, in order to counter the Russian presence there, is not making much headway. And this despite the efforts made by Zelensky's administration.

Cameroon
Alliances falter within Chantal Biya's clan

Internal rifts, contested alliances and behind-the-scenes manoeuvring, the first lady's inner circle is showing cracks as a cabinet reshuffle looms.

Cameroon
Hilton Yaoundé to regain former glory

A tired showcase of power, Yaoundé's only five-star hotel is about to undergo a major renovation. In early December, Cameroon Hotels Corp launched a call for tenders to recruit a project manager to oversee a large-scale refurbishment.

Cameroon
Upstart channel vies with veteran state broadcaster to lead Paul Biya's PR

Last month's presidential election shone a brigher light on the escalating turf war between the decades-old CRTV and the newborn PRC TV. The duel is another sign of the rivalry among those determined to control official messaging.

Palace Intrigues
Teodorin Obiang Nguema, Paul Biya, Raila Odinga, Cyril Ramaphosa and Alassane Ouattara

Intrigues big and small: every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

CameroonTeodorin Obiang Nguema cosies up to busy Biyas

KenyaRaila Odinga's posthumous, final memoir in the offing

South AfricaCyril Ramaphosa chides his oil minister for being hooked on hydrocarbons

Ivory CoastOuattara and Macron like ships in the night

Cameroon
Samuel Eto'o struggles to secure second term at head of Cameroonian Football Federation

The re-election of the former football player, who is the sole candidate, to the head of FECAFOOT is hitting up against various obstacles, starting with Paul Biya's allies.

The New Guard
Benin, Mozambique, Cameroon

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

BeninMylène Flicka, a rising star of digital strategy

MozambiqueRassina Farassi, leading primatologist

CameroonKimberley Ntsimi, discreet presidential adviser

Cameroon
Late delivery of CPDM's campaign gear rocks electoral communication

The ruling party has faced an unprecedented setback: the late delivery of its campaign paraphernalia, ordered from China. Between late payments and logistical problems, the CPDM must urgently adapt, just days before the presidential election.

Cameroon
Paul Biya's phantom presidential campaign

The head of state is standing for re-election on 12 October but his supporters are struggling to ascertain whether or not he will campaign in person.

Cameroon
Political row over Kribi refinery continues to rage

Led by Nathalie Moudiki, who is close to the presidential couple, the project to build a new oil storage terminal in the south-western port city is strongly opposed by the secretary general to the presidency, who is attempting to block it.

Cameroon
First Lady Chantal Biya's son Franck becomes director at Tradex subsidiaries

Franck Hertz has just joined the boards of Tradex Equatorial Guinea and Tradex DRC. His main backer is Nathalie Moudiki, recently appointed inspector general of the Société Nationale des Hydrocarbures.